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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.01, 1,397.82 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.01, 1,397.82 and 315.70 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.01 : 1,397.82 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.01/1,397.82 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.01x = 1,397.82 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.01x = 441,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,289.46/932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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